Gloss Angeles Podcast Summary
Episode: We Met Jacob Elordi & Michael B. Jordan… Plus Cardi B’s Brand Launch and Scentbird Founder Drama
Hosts: Kirbie Johnson & Sara Tan
Date: March 24, 2026
Overview
In a laughter-filled and candid episode, Kirbie and Sara trade their usual expert beauty analysis for a more personal, behind-the-scenes look at a star-studded Oscars pre-party, complete with celebrity encounters (Jacob Elordi! Michael B. Jordan!), social media beauty trends, and in-depth takes on beauty industry drama—specifically, the wild stories surrounding Scentbird’s founder. The pair also break down the launch of Cardi B’s new hair brand and discuss pivotal beauty e-commerce shifts.
1. Night Before Oscars Party Recap (01:26–10:25)
Celebrity Fangirl Moments
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Kirbie and Sara were invited to L'Oréal's annual Night Before the Oscars party, a major industry event packed with A-list names.
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Kirbie's mission: Meet Jacob Elordi, which she accomplishes after patiently waiting and even functioning as his "photographer" for others (04:03).
- Quote: “At one point, I become his photographer… I want someone to do me a solid, so I will happily do them a solid.” – Kirbie (04:03)
- Memorable moment: “The hand seen around the world”—Jacob’s hand dwarfed Kirbie, leading to much hilarity (04:44)
- Quote: “His hand, compared to your torso, your entire waist, it looked like he could have picked you up and thrown you across the room.” – Sarah (04:51)
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Sara's dream: Meet Michael B. Jordan. After multiple interrupted attempts, she gets her hug and a photo (06:46).
- Quote: “The joy. The sheer joy on this woman’s face, giving this hug. I was like, I didn’t say. I haven’t shown that picture to Matt. I probably won’t.” – Kirbie (06:46)
- Sara’s bold move: Complimented MBJ on deserving “two Oscars”.
- Kirbie’s confession to MBJ: “You are fine. You are so fine.” (07:09)
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General Feel: The event was a fantasy for entertainment and beauty lovers, featuring approachable, friendly celebrities—Kate Hudson, Cheryl Lee Ralph, Coleman Domingo, and DJ Diplo, among others (08:24).
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Instagram aftermath: Kirbie recounts her mom’s hilarious comments on meeting Jacob Elordi, including, “Is he single? And hopefully not gay.” (09:50)
2. Beauty Industry Data & Scentbird Founder Drama (11:21–17:15)
Website Traffic Rankings
- Retail Boss’s data (11:23): Top US beauty & cosmetics websites by monthly visits—Ulta #1 (38.1 million), Sephora #2, Ipsy #3. The list excludes major general retailers like Target and Amazon.
- Sara's point: “Visits does not equate to purchases or sales.” (12:47)
- Kirbie: “I want more information. Retail Boss.”
Scentbird Founder’s Viral Instagram
- Shocking discovery: Scentbird ranks above other fragrance sites despite the founder’s bizarre, controversial views (13:00).
- Founder (Maria Namova) claims (14:28):
- Tomatoes and nightshades “bring darkness into your body and aura”
- Previous posts include offensive, discredited claims about health and spirituality
- Quote: “You can cure cancer in seven days if your body aligns with your life’s purpose...Hitler wasn’t bad because people ‘learned’ from him…” – Kirbie citing Maria Namova (14:26)
- Kirbie: “She does not want us eating tomatoes…they can store darkness in your body for up to seven years.” (15:14)
- Community reaction: Kirbie reveals Scentbird employees also consider the founder’s behavior "lunatic," yet the brand keeps thriving (16:25)
- Founder (Maria Namova) claims (14:28):
3. Social Media Beauty Trends: The Gen Z Pout (17:15–19:55)
Trend Breakdown
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Trend context: New “Gen Z pout” making the rounds on TikTok, demonstrated by influencer Shannon Zhao. It involves manipulating the top and bottom lips for a specific look (17:37).
- Hosts’ reactions: Both fail comically at recreating the look, comparing it to duck lips, prunes, and Kris Jenner’s famous lip mishap (18:11–19:09)
- Quote: “It’s a rite of passage. Everyone has one. Everyone has a face: kissy face, pruning, duck lips, pouting.” – Kirbie (19:37)
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Trend comparison: Past selfie trends (duck lips, peace sign) vs. current Gen Z signature gestures (little heart finger symbol).
4. Cardi B’s "Good Grow" Hair Brand Launch (20:25–25:32)
Brand Details
- Cardi B launches “Good Grow”, a haircare line focused on health, repairing damage, and inclusive price points.
- Line highlights: Shampoos and conditioners ($15), “Get Rich” nourishing mask (avocado, coconut, banana extract, aloe), and “Everything Serum” ($18) (21:41–22:12)
- Label humor: “Booty length certified” printed on the product tops (23:00)
- Business structure: Jointly backed with Revolve and an extensive team of beauty and PR experts.
- Initially launching on TikTok Shop, not Revolve, signaling the importance of social commerce (24:14).
- Quote: “She’s trying to set herself up for success by having a huge backing of people that know how to run online retail.” – Kirbie (22:32)
- Host reactions:
- Excited for the brand due to Cardi’s personality and authenticity.
- Appreciate the mix of humor, accessibility, and brand synergy (“fiber lace” reference to lace front wigs).
- Curious about potential future product expansion targeting actual hair growth.
- Line highlights: Shampoos and conditioners ($15), “Get Rich” nourishing mask (avocado, coconut, banana extract, aloe), and “Everything Serum” ($18) (21:41–22:12)
5. Quick Takeaways & Calls to Action (25:53–end)
- Beauty marketplace habits: Are listeners surprised Ulta gets the most visits? Still using Ipsy or QVC?
- Social trends: Can you do a Gen Z pout? Tag the pod on socials if so!
- Kirbie and Sara’s wrap-up: The episode underlines the intersection of beauty, celebrity, and internet culture—infused with their signature humor, gossipy energy, and expert context.
Notable Quotes & Moments by Timestamp
- On meeting Jacob Elordi:
“His hand, compared to your torso, your entire waist, it looked like he could have picked you up and thrown you across the room.” – Sarah (04:51) - Sara’s Michael B. Jordan Hug:
“The joy. The sheer joy on this woman’s face, giving this hug.” – Kirbie (06:46) - On Scentbird’s Founder:
“She does not want us eating tomatoes... they can store darkness in your body for up to seven years.” – Kirbie (15:14) - On Cardi B’s New Brand:
“You want my hair to grow good? I want your hair to grow good. I want you to get your booty length hair.” – Kirbie (23:24)
Important Timestamps
- 01:26 — Party recap and celebrity encounters
- 11:21 — Beauty website traffic stats
- 13:00 — Scentbird founder controversy
- 17:15 — Gen Z pout trend
- 20:25 — Cardi B’s “Good Grow” hair brand launch
- 24:14 — TikTok Shop as launch platform
For beauty trend followers, celeb fans, and industry watchers, this episode is an entertaining, insightful ride through the intersection of pop culture and beauty biz—delivered with plenty of personality.